Welcome back to Term 2. We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoyed a relaxing and refreshing holiday and Easter break. A warm welcome to the new students and families joining our school community this term.

Term 2 is shaping up to be an exciting and, as always, a busy one, kicking off with a Water Safety Week for our Reception to Year 2 students. A huge thank you to the parents who have generously volunteered their time to support supervision — your help is greatly appreciated.

There’s plenty to look forward to, including Winter Sports (Netball, Soccer, Basketball), SAPSASA Cross Country and knockout sports, our popular Mother’s Day Stall, mid-year reception transitions and much more.

Blackwood ANZAC Day Service

ANZAC Day is an important and special day for many in our community, and provides a chance to gather together to remember those who have served and those who continue to do so.

Coromandel Valley PS has a long history of involvement with the Blackwood ANZAC Day service, and this year was no exception.

Our SRC executive, comprising Holly, Pariya, Ethan and Mack, represented our school community perfectly, respectfully placing a wreath at the memorial.

Many thanks to the families of the SRC executive for participating in the early start during the holidays, and to the many other families who were able to attend.

Transition to Secondary School in 2026

For families with a child who starts secondary school in 2026, this week you should have received an email with information and instructions about the statewide process to register your child’s 2026 secondary school enrolment. Information will include an online form for your child. Please ensure you complete the online registration form by 19 May to ensure your child’s place in the statewide process. 

Student Information Details

It is important that we have up to date student information, including current contact details for all families – home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, emergency contacts, shared care arrangements and any other relevant information for our school records.

This information is particularly important for our Year 6 cohort, where address details are required for secondary school transition. 

If you have changed any of your contact details or are unsure of the details we have on our database, please contact us by phone 8278 3693 or email karen.hayes453@schools.sa.edu.au

Any change of address details requires proof in writing.

During the year, if you have any changes to your contact details, please communicate these to us asap.

School Group Tours – Registration of Interest for 2026

The following dates have been scheduled for school group tours. School group tours enable prospective school families to learn more about the learning programs offered at Coromandel Valley by hearing from the leadership team and taking a tour of the school.

Please contact us by phone or email to register your interest in attending one of the dates listed below.

• Tuesday 27th May - 9.15am to 10.40am
• Monday 16th June – 9.30am to 11:00am

Registration of Interest forms to register interest in enrolling your child/ren for 2026 can be obtained by contacting the front office by phone or email.

Families residing within the Coromandel Valley PS zone and / or who have a child/ren currently enrolled at Coro are given priority placement.

Please note:

• Families should use the ‘Find a School’ link on the department website to determine their zoned school.
• Proof of residential address is required prior to enrolment being offered.
• Registrations of Interest are only accepted for 2026 at this stage.

Early Morning Arrival Reminder

Students are allowed to start arriving at school from 8:25 am, unless attending OSHC. Students who are on the school grounds before 8.25 am will be directed to the front office as teachers are not on duty prior to this time. The school siren sounds at 8.50 am, indicating all students need to be in their classrooms ready to start the day.

The canteen will be closed on Monday 12/5/25 due to staffing unavailability on that day.

We apologise for any inconvenience and advise that the other days will be open as usual.

SHARING ASSEMBLY

All families are welcome to attend our Reconciliation Week sharing assembly in Week 7, Friday, 13 June at 12pm in the gym which will be hosted by 1P and 3G.

You might also like to check out these events being organised by Mitcham Council:

LET'S TALK KAURNA WORKSHOPS

As part of National Reconciliation Week, Jack Buckskin will be hosting ‘Let’s Talk Kaurna’ workshops at Blackwood Community Centre, Tiwu Kumangka. Jack has spent almost 20 years learning and teaching the Kaurna language of the Adelaide plains, and has played a crucial role in reviving the language. Workshops cost $60 for all three sessions. Visit the Eventbrite page for more information and to book your place.

Blackwood Community Centre, Tiwu Kumangka | Wednesday 28 May, 4 June and 11 June, 6.30pm-7.30pm 

COMMUNITY ARTWORK WITH AUNTY ELAINE AND AUNTY ROS

Join us in creating a community artwork for Reconciliation Week 2025. This artwork will incorporate a Community Message Stick and Community Woven Story into a unified piece, symbolising healing and unity during reconciliation. For more information and to book your place, visit the Eventbrite links below:

Community Message Stick with Aunty Ros

Tiwu Kumangka | Saturday 31 May 10.30am-12.30pm | Free

Community Woven Story with Aunty Elaine

Tiwu Kumangka | Saturday 31 May 1pm-3pm | Free

Blackwood Reconciliation Walk 2025

Join Aboriginal Leaders on National Sorry Day for a short walk and community picnic with music, speeches, food and family friendly activities. This event is supported by City of Mitcham's Grants Program.

WHEN: Sunday 25 May, 11.30am to 4pm

WHERE: Meet at Gladstone Road carpark, next to the Blackwood RSL and walk to Colebrook Reconciliation Park for official opening.

On Tuesday 29^th April, week 1, our Coromandel Valley PS PSMF Choir students sat their festival choir assessment. This involved singing 4 songs by memory where they were assessed on their singing skills, musical knowledge and team work. They did a fantastic job and their efforts were well rewarded by achieving an A! Well done everyone! They are looking forward to some more assembly performances as well as their combined rehearsal with other schools next term in lead up for their Entertainment Centre Concert in September. 

At the end of last term, our athletics team had an enjoyable day out in the sunshine at SA Athletics Stadium. We took 28 of our most talented athletes who had the opportunity to compete against the best in our district. They had a great time, performed well, and did themselves and their school proud.

Coro’s ribbon winners this year were:

10-YEAR OLDS:

Chloe – 2^nd in 100m, 2^nd in 200m

Ellie – 2^nd in Discus, 3^rd in Shot put

Max – 2^nd in Shot put

Olivia – 3^rd in High jump

Oscar – 3^rd in 1500m

11-YEAR OLDS:

Penelope –  1^st in High jump, 1^st in 200m, 4^th in Shot put

Lily – 1^st in 1500m, 2^nd in 800m

12-YEAR OLDS:

Amber – 1^st in Shot put, 1^st in Discus

Julian – 2^nd in 200m, 3^rd in 100m

Special congratulations to the following students who have received invitations to compete at the State Championships on 19^th September:

Amber – Shot put, Discus

Penelope – 200m, High jump

Lily – 1500m

This is the third year in a row that Amber has been invited to the State Champs, and the second year in a row for Penny and Lily. Excellent achievement by all three girls. We wish them well. 

Mr De Lyster

PE Teacher